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I am a full time artist living in Orlando Fl, with my husband and our family of 2 Shih Tzus.
Nature Scapes in acrylic are among my favorite things to paint and this blog will show the progress of my works in their different stages. Many of my paintings are created using multiple canvases to create a sculptural affect. If you have any questions you would like me to answer about my work or techniques, please let me know and I will be happy to blog about it.
I am also a busy jewelry artist and will be posting photos of finished pieces of interest.
I'll also be including lots of garden photos and other inspirational pictures along the way.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Inspiration In Unexpected Places....

I've been busily working in my studio since I've returned from my trip....my time at Mohonk inspired me to paint....paint.....paint and in addition to finishing a canvas painting I had in the works, I've finished several glass art pendants as well.

On top of the fact that I love to "paint small", pendants have another source of enjoyment for me, they give me ideas for canvas creations believe it or not! I have several that I've enjoyed painting so much that I want to re-create them on canvas. I love the fact that no matter what kind of painting, designing, crafting or creating you do, inspiration can come from anywhere.

So maybe that should be the thought for this week on my blog, something to keep in mind when you are creating, no matter what kind of creating you do...........don't limit your inspiration or where it comes from. Keep an open mind and you might find it comes from the most surprising places.

I guess for me, this week anyway, that means pendants!

As far as new possibilities go, look what I received in the mail last week....some lovely unfinished wooden rectangles that would be perfect for pendants. I wanted to expand what I offer my customers which right now is painted, fused glass and sand dollar pendants so I thought designing these blank wooden pieces for pendants, would be a perfect addition.

The first 5 wooden pendants just emerged from my basement this morning. No, I didn't paint them down there, they were designed and painted in my studio but they did decend into the basement for a shiny, laquer spray coating to protect the design. I just brought them upstairs a few moments ago. I'll have to show some photos of them when they are finished and ready.

In the meantime, the glass art pendants above are being added to my Ruby Lane shop:

Hi Ruth, OH my gosh your new pendant designs are beautiful. I understand too well finding inspiration in all kinds of places. You where inspired well and the get away did you good. In fact, I love the pics of your trip. It looks like you had a grand time on your anniversary trip. Looking forward to seeing more.I just know the wood squares will be just as pretty as pendants.Thank you for sharing your latest works.

Oh my - your new pendants are beautiful. You continue to amaze me with your new creations. The glass art is lovely and will make wonderful Holiday gifts. I am looking forward to seeing what you create with the new wooden pendants.Have a great weekend.Blessings,Erin